Barcelona to Host Historic Fixture at Renovated Camp Nou this Saturday
Barcelona have announced their first game will take place at the still-under-construction Camp Nou on Saturday. The club will host the Bilbao team in the Spanish league over two years after they moved out to allow renovations to start.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Not all seats will be available but 45,401 spectators will be allowed to watch based on approved permits. After final construction, it will accommodate over 104,000 attendees, increasing from the former 99,000. Officials confirmed finished work included a new players’ tunnel along with upgraded changing facilities.
Recent Activities
Barcelona held a public practice at the Camp Nou on 7 November. The club said they were hoping for permission by UEFA for their upcoming Champions League fixture facing Eintracht in December at Camp Nou. They have been hosting matches at Estadio OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys.
